January 21, 2008
moved!!
This blog has moved to my other blog.
After many months of debating, I have decided to move here.
I am not deleting this one, might post to it once in a while.
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January 1, 2008
Elections
The stuff that is happening in Kenya has really dampened my birthday (Jan 1). The Chairman of the Electoral Commission admitted that he does not know who won the Kenyan presidential elections. As many as 250 people have died because of clashes due to the disputed election results. So with that, my birthday prayer wish is that there will be peace in Kenya and that this dispute will be resolved and the person who really won the presidential elections will be declared the President.
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December 24, 2007
gifts
Last week I received two awesome gifts!!! The first one was on my wishlist and this kind and gracious person gave it to me as a early surprise birthday gift. Yes, I am now a proud owner of a wrap and I cannot wait to use it. I could have tried it on Rehema but I do not think my doctor's will be thrilled about that idea. To the gracious and kind person: Asante sana rafiki na Mungu akubariki sana.
The second one is a homemade heatpad. It is a bag, like a bean bag, but bigger and it has rice in it. I would say about a pound of rice in it, you warm it in the microwave for two minutes (NO WATER) and then use on sore muscles and other aches. It works and I love it!!! The person who gave it to me does not read blogs etc, but to her, thank you so much.
Here is wishing you all a Merry Christmas!!!
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December 15, 2007
Sick
We just came back from a mini-vacation and we loved it!! (more about that later) The down-side is that I was battling a cold before we went and I still have a cold. I have been trying to wait it out and it is not going away. I gave in and bought one of the medicines listed by my doctor that I could use, and it is not helping me much. I did take Rehema to the doctor, she was much better when I took her (that always happens) and for once she was willing to do what the doctor was telling her to do. I think I am having braxton hicks and getting up at times is a challenge but in general, I feel fine and God is good.
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December 5, 2007
found it!
I went to work and told my friend what happened to my memory card and she told me that her friend too lost hers in Walmart and they told her to call, and when she called they told her that when they opened the machine, her memory card was not there??? okay...
so, I called Sam's Club in the evening and they told me that they would call me, and a few minutes later they called me and told me they have it. it was hanging on the wall with my name of it. Now, I love Sam's Club, just a little more!! My card was intact.
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November 11, 2007
update
HAVE A GOOD WEEK AND SAY THANK YOU TO A SOLDIER!!
Saturday has been a busy day. We sold my car last week and now I am shopping for another car with more space. We went to look for a car this morning and found one that we liked we wanted to sleep over it. Not sure how I will get to work on monday, it usually takes me 5 minutes to drive, but we will see.
Today we left Rehema for the first time with a sitter (well, she goes to daycare but she has been with some of those kids since she was 4 months old). 3 hours later we came back and she had talked their ears off. Wonder what she told them??? I am glad that she had a lot of fun with Brian and Hellen, and grateful to them for helping us out.
12 more weeks and some days to go, I am going into the third trimester. I am definately bigger this time and people do not hesitate to inform me that. I have applied for my disability & family medical leave so I guess that means, we are almost getting there. I guess I need to call the hospital and register. I have my specialist appointment in two weeks time. At least it is now too late for them to offer me the amniocentesis. I felt like they were pushing it on me the last time I was there, I think they asked me four times reminding me that it is an insurance covered procedure.
I have been drinking tonnes and tonnes of water. With my first pregnancy, around this time (at 30 weeks) I had to go on bed rest because of low amniotic fluid and the doctor did not know why. She suggested that I start drinking a lot of water to keep the fluid I had until 35 weeks.
I feel kinda ready to have the baby, I do have what I need, but I am still wondering what we are going to do with Rehema. I have a friend from home coming over but she is coming one week after the birth.
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October 8, 2007
UB40
I love some reggae music and especially UB40...I have been listening to some songs of UB40 i.e. Red Red Wine, Cherry Oh Baby and If it happens again among others and it made for a nice relaxed evening. The funny thing is that I was listening to them on tape...yeah, I guess I need help.
I wanted to wish Rob a quick recovery. We are praying for you.
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October 6, 2007
Before & After
Today I had someone come over and braid Rehema's hair, it was a real ordeal but it was done finally. I have some before and after pics.
Before:
After:
Last weekend we drove about 9 hours to attend Dil's wedding. I have concluded that Rehema does better travelling in a car than flying. She was pretty easy and did not complain at all about all that sitting she had to do.
The couple looked so beautiful, the bridesmaids too looked beautiful in their saris. The food (Indian) was so yummy and I drank so much Mango lasse'
I hope you are having a fun and relaxed weekend.
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September 12, 2007
for my friend
This is for my friend who commented on my blog this week:
"Pilipili usozila zakuwashiani?"
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September 11, 2007
Happy Birthday Brother!
Happy Birthday Abraham!
Birthday rules to remember:
Have fun
Wish big
Laugh
Be suspect of suspicious surprises
Be happy
Never count the candles
Enjoy the day (year)in every way
We miss and love you!!
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September 8, 2007
Church Potraits
This year I must say our Church did a great job in selecting a company to do the potraits. Not only were they on time and very efficient, the pictures are so cool.
We have never had a professional family potrait done since we had Rehema, so I was happy that we could do some.
and one of Rehema!!
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September 2, 2007
Random pictures
Hi!
Fun Wedding!
Groom's parents
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July 26, 2007
Happy Friday
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June 15, 2007
comcast part 2
Someone told me it was wrong to call Comcast etc and go blogging about it. I do not understand what is wrong with it. I did not force them to give me that price and I did not threaten to leave them either and you bet when my 6 months are over, I am going to call and try and get the best deal that I can get at that time. and if a competitor has a better deal, I am calling them too. Why pay more?
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June 4, 2007
random thoughts
There a few things I have grown to like over the past two years, onesies. I love onesies. I think they are the best piece of clothing you can have for your child. I feel sad that Rehema has outgrown them and now that she is growing older and taller, I love skorts...with a skort you get the best of two worlds, a skirt and shorts. I love them. They are for work and play.
and last but not least, I love DANNON Light & Fit yogurt. I think it is the right size for a toddler and for mommy too. I buy the 4oz and I love it. Does not have much sugar too like most non-fat yogurts out there.
Rehema spend time with one of her best friends during memorial holiday, they have known each other for half of their lives and there is a one week difference in age between them. They had so much fun, she is still asking for her.
We just took back Rehema to her old daycare, I kinda feel guilty for taking her out for a few months and then taking her back. the 'new' daycare was not just resonating with us, as soon as there was an opening in the old one, we took her back Talking about feeling guilty, I have become a podcast junkie, I subscribe to a number of them and at times listen to some if they have an interesting topic. Last week I listened to one called Motherhood uncensored (google it, if interested) and the topic was mommy guilt. She had two guests who have written this mommy guilt book and they said, from their research, the thing that mothers feel the most guilty about was yelling at their kids. I was surprised. After listening to that podcast, I concluded again, that whatever you do with your kids; people, the internet, books will make you feel guilty. So, go with your gut and do whatever you feel is best for you and your children.
have a guilt free day!!
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April 21, 2007
life
I survived the first two weeks of my new job. Looks like it is going to be an interesting job. The first week, I was taken out 4 times, by different mgrs and supervisors who I will be supporting. The second week was slow, though on thursday my employer's IAAP chapter hosted a lunch and an informative meeting for us. Next week is Administrative Professionals Week. Be extra nice to your admin. person.
Saturday, I took part in the Blue Cross Market Street Mile since I want to get into running. I did not reach the finish line first, but I did a personal best time. BTW, can someone explain to me how those champion chips work? the one you put on your shoe to record your finish time?
Happy Administrative Professionals Day! (4/25)
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April 10, 2007
confession
I am sorry to the non-Sanjaya fans, but I voted for Sanjaya tonight, not once, but several times. I think he was one of the better singers tonight.
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April 9, 2007
egg hunt
I started the new job today and it looks like it is going to be awesome. the people there are friendly and helpful too. it made for a good day:)
Saturday I took Rehema for her first egg hunt and she loved it.
Candy!!
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March 24, 2007
the office
Thursday, I got a new job in the same company. I was so excited that I did nothing after I was told. It is not a promotion but a lateral move and I will be doing something more interesting. We have been praying for a move and so this is an answer to prayer. I am so looking forward to the change. will miss the overtime in my other position but maybe that means a more relaxed me.
I bought a recipe book from one of those book fairs and I love it. Basically it has recipes on how to make stuff from baby wipes, granola bars to gift baskets. I have made so many food recipes from it and they are great. I have not tried the baby wipes though :)
I am an American Idol fan and I vote for Melinda every tuesday, but
Sanjaya 'you really got me'
family pic
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March 11, 2007
pictures
Sleep baby Sleep!!
Learning from the best!
New ACUs!!
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February 17, 2007
Thankfulness
I was tagged by Mrs Crumley and finally I get time to answer that tag. This is the first saturday in a loooooooooog time I am not working.
Three things I am thankful for:
a) I am thankful to God for sacrificing His Only Begotten Son to die for me, so that because I believe in Him, I will not perish but have everlasting life. and I have to add my favorite verse to that, which is paraphrased, God did demonstrate His love to me in this, while I was still a sinner,Christ died for me.
b)I am thankful for Sila and Rehema. They make me a better person and I love them. My family who are far far away, I know they pray for us almost everyday.
c)I am thankful for my friends, here in Chattanooga and those far away too. It is challenging when you live very far away from your family, and a baby complicates the mix, but our friends have been there for us and for that I am forever thankful. They have showed us their love in many ways.
here are my three people, consider yourself tagged:
Brian
Keri
Jenn
Elmo always makes Rehema smile
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February 5, 2007
January...washes white as 'ice'
This weekend we got Rehema a toddler bed, and she was so excited about it. She kept on going to lie on it and I think she thought it was pretty cool. we went to sleep without incident and I was just waiting for the fall :) because she usually does not sleep at one spot. Rehema did not disappoint, in the middle of the night I heard a noise and then followed by a cry and surely enough she was on the floor. She has learnt quickly that you can fall from the bed and there have been no incidents after that.
I feel pretty good about January. I had set some goals and one of them was going to the gym at least 3 times a week and I did achieve that. it helps that I registered for the frequest user program that they have at the gym, it kinda motivates me a little. I got myself a recipe book last year called "Don't panic, Dinner's in the Freezer"
when the early missionaries came to some African countries, they translated the hymns and songs they came with into the language spoken in that particular community, for example Swahili. One particular song was :oh, the blood of Jesus, it washes white as snow" and they had a hard time translating the word 'snow' since the local people had never seen snow. the closest translation they could find was 'ice' but after seeing snow on thursday, and the way it was so white, ice does not come close. I wish we have another 'ice' day, like on a saturday
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January 25, 2007
wreck & camera
yesterday we found out that our digital camera is not working, I do not know what happened to it. I used it last to do some work for someone and then my hubby took it to use it and it was not working. I am still in denial that it is not working, I am praying that it is the battery that is dead. I hope I do not have to go back to my regular camera, Rehema's birthday is coming soon!
just this evening we turned from Bailey to go left into Dodds, at those McCallie school traffic lights, and someone ran the lights on Dodds and hit us. I was not sure what had happened, I just heard Rehema saying Uh oh! I looked behind to confirm that the person had ran a red light. So, we gave the car a chase. The problem was, that car did not have a tag. we still went after it, this big black SUV. we caught up with the car on Brainerd Road and I looked at her and she just knew that she had to pull over. turns out she did not have more than a tag... it was scary but the Lord was with us. The cop came in less than 10 minutes and we pray that gets taken care of
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January 4, 2007
love
'Trying to live your life without love is only a monument to futility' Paul S Williams
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